We love Scandal and we love DeGeneres’ wife, Portia de Rossi, so we love, love, love this casting. Though we don’t know exactly what role de Rossi will have on the show, an ABC rep confirmed that she will appear in Scandal‘s upcoming season this fall for more than one episode, according to E!.

The show — and, hopefully, our favorite Gladiators — returns to dominate our lives Sept. 25, along with showrunner Shonda Rhimes’ other Thursday night hit, Grey’s Anatomy, and new series How to Get Away With Murder.